Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Lima, Ohio


The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 29.0% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,248 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lima
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Lima, OH
Compared to Salem, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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